Port Vila, Vanuatu, August 23, 2024 – Vanuatu is committed to reaching its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets by developing an On-Grid Electricity NDC Investment Strategy. In collaboration with the Government of Vanuatu, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), as an implementing partner of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub, hosted a validation workshop to present and validate Vanuatu’s On-Grid Electricity NDC Investment Strategy.

Vanuatu’s NDC mitigation priority aims to transition to close to 100% renewable energy in electricity generation by 2030. “To identify the most feasible approach to achieve this target, the workshop reviewed the draft of the Vanuatu On-Grid Electricity NDC Investment Strategy,” said Mr. Mohammed Ali Shaikh, GGGI’s Vanuatu Office Deputy Country Representative. “This process facilitated an exchange of insights on modifying the four draft concept notes developed for the project pipeline,” he added. The four concept notes focus on the following:

•          Coconut Oil for Electricity Generation by UNELCO
• Solar PV and Battery Storage for Vanuatu Utilities & Infrastructure (VUI) Mini Grids
• Coconut Oil Price Stabilization Mechanism (PSM)
• Enhancement of Policy and Legal Frameworks to Promote Renewable Energy

Along with the country program targets, GGGI has also focused on supporting the on-grid development of NDC to increase the transition rate. The Director of the Department of Energy, Ministry of Climate Change and Natural Disaster, Vanuatu, Mr. Anthony Garae, stated in his opening remarks, “Whilst we have these 2030 targets, it is also vital to have a strategic plan in terms of how we plan to achieve these targets by 2030. Thus, the importance of the On-Grid Electricity NDC Investment Strategy.” Garae further reiterated the focus on the electricity sub-sector will provide more robust decision-making for Vanuatu.

The Vanuatu On-Grid Electricity NDC Investment Strategy and project pipeline concept notes are planned to be presented to the National Advisory Board for endorsement in early September 2024. As an implementing partner of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub, GGGI will continue to support Pacific Island Countries in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon, and climate-resilient future.

About the Regional Pacific NDC Hub

The Regional Pacific NDC Hub is request driven by the Pacific for the Pacific and serves as a one-stop platform for the Pacific region, facilitating the exchange of best practices, providing technical assistance, and building capacities to tackle challenges posed by climate change. It offers a comprehensive and collaborative approach to support the implementation of climate commitments outlined in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of 14 Pacific Island Countries. Guided by the principles of the Paris Agreement, the hub receives funding from the Governments of Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union.

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